Season 2, Episode 20: Dr. Kuehl gives ASA members an analysis of the current labor situation and provides his thoughts on how the shortage can be improved. ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 2, Episode 20 (7:27 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to ASA members about all things labor related.

• How many boomers have retired within the last 4-6 years? Will that number slow down any time soon?
• Why companies have been unprepared when it comes to boomer retirement.
• What is a kinetic learner and why should we pay attention to those two words?
• How many jobs are currently open in the U.S.? (Hint: a staggering number)?
• Dr. Kuehl talks advanced degrees in film criticism.
• How high is the quit rate right now and how does that number compare historically?
• Dr. Kuehl’s thoughts and analysis on the current labor situation and how it can be fixed.